Apprenticeship Program

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The Indiana University Apprenticeship Program (IUAP) was established in 1978 to develop qualified, skilled craftworkers for the IU Bloomington Physical Plant Department. IUAP offers participants the opportunity to advance their careers through full-time, four-year apprenticeships in the Physical Plant. At the end of four years, apprentices are promoted to the journey level in their respective craft and continue as permanent full-time employees of the university.

Craft Selection

Apprenticeships may be offered in the following crafts: brickmason, carpenter, electrician, elevator mechanic, heating mechanic, plumber, refrigeration mechanic, sheet metal mechanic, locksmith, and HVAC.

It is important for prospective IUAP applicants to select a craft that they wish to master, one that matches their interests, skills and abilities. The earlier you choose a craft the better, because you can use your time wisely and improve your chances for being selected to IUAP.

Once selected into IUAP, participants complete four years, on-the-job training and specialized instruction in their craft. Apprentices who achieve journey level status are among the highest-paid service maintenance employees in IU's Physical Plant.

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Recruitment & Selection

Openings for the IUAP apprenticeship program are posted by the University Human Resources Office. Openings are announced in local newspapers and the IU employment bulletin. Interested individuals should contact the IUAP coordinator or use the forms on this web site to apply. There is a mandatory pre-apprenticeship meeting held for all interested individuals. Anyone who is 18 years of age and has a high school diploma or general equivalence diploma (GED) may apply; they need not be IU employees.

Qualified applicants are required to take the WorkKeys Assessment. The assessments are administered by the WorkOne Office of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and is located on Landmark Drive in Bloomington. Other WorkOne sites located in the state can also administer the assessment. An individual can schedule the assessment individually by calling the WorkOne Office. The assessment results are required as part of the application. Results can be compared to the standard for the trade applied for to determine if qualified. The results will be used as part of the application process.

Applicants will be interviewed by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Each applicant's interview rating, related education, training, assessment results, and work experience are combined to determine the final selection for craft apprentices. Those individuals not selected will be placed on a waiting list for any future openings.

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WorkKeys Summary

The following table is a summary of the WorkKeys Assessment Area and Results.

AT = Applied Technology
O = Observation
AM = Applied Math
RI = Reading for Information
T = Teamwork
LI = Locating Information

Trade	AT	O	AM	RI	T	LI
Electric
Entry:	3	4	4	4	3	4
Journey:	4	5	6	5	4	5

HVAC
Entry:	4	3	4	3	3	3
Journey:	5	4	5	4	4	4

Sheet Metal
Entry:	4	4	4	4	3	3
Journey	5	5	5	5	3	5

Plumbing
Entry:	3	4	3	3	3	4
Journey:	4	4	4	4	3	4

Carpenter
Entry:	-	3	4	-	3	3
Journey:	-	4	5	-	4	5

Pipefitter
Entry:	4	3	4	-	-	4
Journey:	6	5	5	-	-	5

Mason
Entry:	-	4	4	3	-	4
Journey:	-	4	4	3	-	4

Elevator Repair
Entry:	4	-	5	5	-	5
Journey:	4	-	5	5	-	5

Refrigeration Mechanic
Entry:	4	-	4	4	-	4
Journey:	4	-	4	4	-	4

For additional information on WorkKeys check out their website at http://www.act.org/workkeys/index.html

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Program Administration

The IU Apprenticeship Program is jointly sponsored by IU and Local 832 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). It is registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT) of the United States Department of Labor.

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee consists of three IU management representatives and three union representatives who administer the program.

Indiana University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity institution.

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Application Forms

Take the first step in becoming a skilled craftworker. Download the forms today.

Indiana University Employment Application Form
Indiana University Background Check Consent Statement

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Contact Information

For further information:
Sara Peterson, IUAP Coordinator
Physical Plant
Training & Development Office
Indiana University Bloomington
1800 N. Range Road
Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: (812) 855-6102
Email: sepeters@indiana.edu

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